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FOLUSA's 5th Annual Virtual March on Washington April 30-May 4, 2007

FOLUSA will again sponsor a Virtual March on Washington in 2007. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 is National Library Legislative Day. On this day, hundreds of librarians (and a handful of Friends and Trustees) will make their way to Washington D.C. to visit with their senators and representatives to discuss library issues. As important as it is for librarians to go to Washington, it is equally important for those who cannot go to make their voices heard - even if "virtually."

Ok, so the trip to Washington isn't in your budget? No problem! FOLUSA sponsors a virtual trip to Washington to expand the reach and impact of National Library Legislative Day. Visit www.folusa.org and click on "Advocacy" and then "Virtual March" for a flyer you can print and distribute in your community. You will also find a list of additional ideas for things you can do to promote the Virtual March in your community.

Making advocacy an ongoing effort in your community is key to longterm support of libraries.

(This blurb was courtesy of FOLUSA's news update publication and their executive director, Sally Reed)